Shakira wins Grammy, dedicates award to US immigrants

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At the 2025 Grammy Awards, Shakira took home the award for Best Latin Pop Album, dedicating her victory to US immigrants.

Presented by Jennifer Lopez, the Colombian pop icon dedicated her victory to immigrants, declaring, “I want to dedicate this award to all my immigrant brothers and sisters in this country. You are loved, you are worth it, and I will always fight with you.”

Hosted for the fifth consecutive year by comedian Trevor Noah, the event was held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Beyond honouring musical talent, this year’s Grammys also contributed to ongoing relief efforts, supporting music professionals affected by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

Shakira’s comments came in light of the controversial immigration crackdown recently enforced by former US President Donald Trump.

The initiative aimed to track down and deport undocumented immigrants, drawing sharp criticism. Singer Selena Gomez briefly weighed in on the issue in a social media post before deleting it.

“I told myself if I ever won a Grammy and stood in front of the most influential people in music, I would demand that labels and the industry, which make millions off artistes, provide a livable wage and healthcare, especially for developing artistes,” she said, receiving thunderous applause.